U.S. Space and Rocket Center Hosts 4-H Day

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville is hosting 4-H Day Saturday, March 5. Admission is $15 for members of Alabama 4-H.

As part of space day, 4-H’ers will get admission to the museum, one IMAX movie pass, a box lunch as well as access to public simulators and Outpost in Space Presentations.

Dr. Tony Cook, 4-H specialist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, calls the day an exciting opportunity for Alabama 4-H’ers.

“Alabama 4-H has young people participating in a number of science- and technology-based programs including community clubs and Space Camp,” said Cook. “The U.S. Space and Rocket Center offering a 4-H Day will give those young people and others an opportunity to learn more about the history of our space program but also about the future of American space exploration.”

Groups smaller than 15 can plan on attending without preregistering. Groups of 15 or more should contact Space Camp reservations at 1-800-62-SPACE or at
(256) 837-3400 ext. 200. Larger groups will reduce wait times at the admissions desk by preregistering.

4-H is one of Extension’s educational programs for young people. The program partners the cooperative efforts of youth, volunteer leaders, state land-grant universities, state and local governments, 4-H foundations and the Cooperative State Research, Educational and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

All partners work to assist youth in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to become productive and contributing members of society. 4-H impacts youth from all ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds who live in rural, suburban and urban communities.

4-H is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States with more than 6.8 million participants and more than 610,595 youth and adult volunteers working directly and indirectly with youth. Universally recognized by its four-leaf clover emblem, 4-H serves youth through a variety of methods including organized clubs, school-enrichment groups, special interest groups, individual study programs, camps, school-age child care programs and instructional television programs.

Posted by at February 17, 2005 02:47 PM